As soon as he finished speaking, Cang Qiuzi prepared to leave, but Long Fei Ye stopped him. Han Yunxi wasn't the only one who couldn't accept it! He couldn't swallow his anger either.
Han Yunxi was still trying her best to recall the details when Long Fei Ye spoke up Cold. "Martial Uncle Cang, since Duanmu Yao and that servant girl are both at the peak, why don't we call them down and ask them in front of the three martial uncles?"
"What, Feiye, you don't believe your martial uncle's words?" Cang Qiuzi laughed coldly. He'd prepared his excuse long ago, along with the servant girl. He wasn't afraid that Long Fei Ye would pursue the matter.
There were only a few witnesses at Lost Void Lake. The City of Daughters' Leng Clan was ruined, so they'd never testify for Long Fei Ye.
"Since master's in closed door cultivation, let's not disturb him. Today Auntie You, second martial uncle, and third martial uncle are all here, so why don't we call all the witnesses down and ask them clearly? If Martial Uncle Cang really isn't an accomplice, then we'll drop the matter. Your lordship won't pursue the matter, "Long Fei Ye's tone was polite, but his words weren't!
Cang Qiuzi was full of confidence. Now that things had gotten so big, he really did need to call all the witnesses down to clear his name. Otherwise, there'd be too many disciples here to spread rumors tomorrow.
He'd use this chance to clear himself of all suspicions. When Long Fei Ye and Duanmu Yao started arguing, he'd have more right to speak up.
"Heheh, Old Man wants the two of them to come down and testify for the Old Man. But you know Yao Yao's temper as well. It's hard to say whether she'll come down or not. Why don't you call them down yourself as her senior brother?"
Under Cang Qiuzi's tyrannical abuse, Duanmu Yao had long obeyed his orders. Cang Qiuzi was only putting on a more convincing act.
With so many disciples from the two Depositories and Courtyards gathered around, how could Duanmu Yao not know? She had been paying attention to the situation here from afar. A few meddlesome Junior Sisters from Lockheart Courtyard had sent her a lot of messages.
Han Yunxi grew doubtful. Long Fei Ye's attitude was so unyielding that he must have found a flaw in Cang Qiuzi's plans. Although she couldn't figure out what it was, she trusted that Long Fei Ye wouldn't fight an uncertain battle. She didn't make a sound and waited quietly.
Long Fei Ye naturally wouldn't go find Duanmu Yao and the maid himself. He'd sent someone to do it.
The man hadn't even reached the peak when Duanmu Yao flew over with a servant girl. Duanmu Yao knew the situation here like the back of her hand, so she couldn't wait to rush over as soon as Cang Qiuzi gave the word.
The master and servant, one in white and the other in green, flew down from the top of Mount Tianshan. They were like fairies descending to the mortal world. Everyone looked up and many men were stunned.
Duanmu Yao was a famous beauty. She was not only beautiful, but beautiful beyond the reach of mortals. Her features were like Mount Tianshan, and her aura was otherworldly. Such a woman was the most attractive to men in the mortal world. Even the disciples of Mount Tianshan found it difficult to catch a glimpse of Duanmu Yao. Everyone knew that Duanmu Yao had been back for a long time, but they hadn't seen her in person yet.
Today, they'd finally see her!
However, the reality soon disappointed these expectant men.
Duanmu Yao was wearing a mask, a silver-white mask that covered her face completely. Only her eyes and mouth were visible.
As soon as she landed, she didn't look at Long Fei Ye, but Han Yunxi. Her eyes were filled with hatred that seeped into her bones! Because of Han Yunxi's "one night like a year," her face was covered in wrinkles and age spots. She was so ugly that she didn't even dare to look at herself in a mirror. From now on, she'd have to wear a mask in public.
Han Yunxi was magnanimous and didn't shy away from Duanmu Yao's hatred.
If you don't offend me, I won't offend you. If you offend me, I'll dig up the weeds by the roots!
Han Yunxi only hated herself for being too slow with her poison needles. She couldn't kill Duanmu Yao and had to face so much trouble at Mount Tianshan.
Hidden in the crowd, Cang Qiuying glanced between Han Yunxi and Han Yunxi. Her keen senses told her that Duanmu Yao's mask must have something to do with her.
Duanmu Yao was Mount Tianshan's number one beauty, while she was its ugliest girl. Duanmu Yao had been Long Fei Ye's junior sister since she was young, but Cang Qiuying was fated to be Long Fei Ye's enemy. Cang Qiuying had never liked Duanmu Yao, so she dearly wanted to peel off her mask and see for herself!
Of course, her father was present, so she didn't dare to act rashly.
Cang Qiuzi put on an act and explained everything to Duanmu Yao before saying earnestly, "Yao Yao, martial uncle can't interfere with the matters between you and your senior brother. Once your master comes out of closed door cultivation, you two can deal with it yourselves. Now that your Senior Brother is suspecting Martial Uncle, you have to testify for Martial Uncle! "
Duanmu Yao looked towards Long Fei Ye and felt like her heart was being cut by a knife. Grievances, unwillingness, regret, despair, bitterness, and pain flooded her heart as her eyes grew wet. Unfortunately, Long Fei Ye was a cold, emotionless man. Aside from Han Yunxi, he looked at everyone else with cold eyes.
"You want to be my witness?" he asked Icily.
"Yes!" Duanmu Yao replied without hesitation. She'd already ruined herself, so she didn't mind destroying this man in front of her. She wanted to destroy both jade and common stone!
Long Fei Ye, if you don't love me, then hate me! Remember me forever, and hate me forever!
"Martial Uncle Cang wasn't my accomplice. I did it all by myself. I bribed Lady Leng Yue to kidnap Grand Concubine Yi! Martial Uncle Cang tried to persuade me, but I didn't listen. "
Duanmu Yao's lips curved into a self-mocking smile. "Even now, I don't regret it. I didn't kidnap Grand Concubine Yi because I wanted senior brother's Profound Frost Sword. I couldn't keep it under control, so I just wanted to lure senior brother out so he could treat my injuries … but I never expected senior brother to be so vicious and merciless. He crippled my martial arts and even wanted to kill me. If Martial Uncle Cang hadn't arrived in time, my little life would've been over … "
"Princess Yao really didn't have any intentions of hurting Grand Concubine Yi. Princess Yao suffered severe internal injuries and asked His Highness Duke of Qin for help over and over again. His Highness Duke of Qin not only ignored their ties as fellow disciples and didn't lend a helping hand, but spoke ill of her each time. Princess Yao only hired assassins on impulse to kidnap Grand Concubine Yi. Although Princess Yao was in the wrong first, but … "
The blue-robed servant girl was well-trained. As she spoke, she began to cry. "But I never expected His Highness Duke of Qin to be so cruel. Fortunately, Elder Cang followed to find the princess. Otherwise … otherwise, this servant would never have seen the princess again!"
Jackals of the same lair! Han Yunxi cursed in her heart.
"Did you see your lordship hurt her with your own eyes?"
Long Fei Ye's icy gaze landed on the blue-robed servant girl, who gave a start before hastily dodging away. Her legs grew weak as she stammered, "No … no, this servant … no, it was Elder Cang who rescued the princess. This servant saw it."
"You were the one who told Martial Uncle Cang that Duanmu Yao went to Lost Void Lake? That's why he chased after her? "Long Fei Ye asked Icily.
"Yes!" the servant girl grit her teeth and mustered her courage.
"Martial Uncle Cang chased her all the way to Lost Void Lake and happened to see your lordship about to kill you?" Long Fei Ye looked towards Duanmu Yao again.
"Yes!" Compared to the blue-robed servant girl, Duanmu Yao was much more confident.
Long Fei Ye looked towards Cang Qiuzi next. "Martial Uncle Cang couldn't stop Duanmu Yao, so he interrogated the servant girl before chasing her to Lost Void Lake?"
Long Fei Ye's repeated questions made Cang Qiuzi uneasy, but he'd thought over his words carefully and didn't have any flaws. After some hesitation, he said with certainty, "Yes!"
He, Duanmu Yao, and the servant girl all agreed. Unless they found another witness, Long Fei Ye wouldn't be able to do anything to him.
"Feiye, do you believe me now?" Cang Qiuzi asked seriously.
But Long Feiye only replied icily, "Don't. Believe. Me!"
"Hmph, things have already gotten to this point. Old Man has done everything he could. It's up to you to believe me or not! Old Man has a clear conscience! "Cang Qiuzi grew stern." Even if you don't believe me, Old Man doesn't regret saving … "
Before he could finish, Long Fei Ye cut in Cold. "Then may I ask why Martial Uncle wasn't poisoned?"
Poisoned?
Cang Qiuzi gave a start. He was a little lost, but seemed to remember something. Meanwhile, Han Yunxi immediately understood Long Fei Ye's meaning!
She got it!
Why didn't she think of that? Poison was the biggest flaw in this case!
Cang Qiuzi knitted his brows in confusion, but Han Yunxi suddenly activated Pear Blossom Teardrop Rain and shot him with a poison needle.
Cang Qiuzi didn't have time to retort until he was struck. "Han Yunxi, you've got guts!"
As soon as he spoke, his stomach began to hurt.
"Han Yunxi, you … you actually dared to poison Old Man! Someone, come! "
Cang Qiuzi clutched his stomach and tried to hold on, but poison was poison. He couldn't hold on and soon collapsed to the ground.
Alarmed, all of the Lockheart Courtyard disciples surrounded him. Cang Qiuying rushed forward to support Cang Qiuzi. "Father, what's wrong?"
"Han Yunxi, you've got guts! You dared to commit murder on Celestial Mountain!"
"Rebellion, rebellion! Someone come, hurry and arrest Old Man! "
Second and Third Elder were furious, while Granny You was stunned. "Feiye, what do you mean by this?"
Long Fei Ye pulled Han Yunxi behind him to protect her. "Yunxi only wants to prove the truth," he said coldly. "Everyone, please calm down."
By now, Cang Qiuzi had realized the flaw in his lie! Lady Leng Yue's assassins had been poisoned in the maze, making it impossible for them to ambush Long Fei Ye and the rest.
Right now, he was suffering from the same poison as those female assassins!
He couldn't give Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye a chance to tell the truth. Otherwise, he and Duanmu Yao would never be able to explain themselves!
Cang Qiuzi was practically roaring. "Someone come, arrest them! Hurry! "
In a flash, all of the Lockheart Courtyard disciples unsheathed their swords and pointed them at Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi.
"Senior brother, let Feiye explain himself first. There's no rush!" Granny You said.
But Cang Qiuzi ignored her. Neither the Lockheart Courtyard disciples paid her any attention. Even Cang Qiuying sensed something off from her father's tone. She unsheathed her sword and pointed it at Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi.
"Han Yunxi, if you dare to hurt my father, I'll fight you to the death!"
Granny You couldn't stop them, so Second and Third Elder had long retreated. With swords drawn and bows bent, a fight was about to break out. Long Fei Ye was about to unsheathe his sword when Han Yunxi suddenly stopped him.
Her voice was cold. "Cang Qiuzi, have your men withdraw immediately. Otherwise, this wangfei guarantees that no one will be able to treat your poison. Try me if you don't believe me!"
Cang Qiuzi gave a start. At this moment, a low, stern voice spoke up from behind Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye. "Where did this wild girl come from? How dare she behave so atrociously at this esteemed one's feet?"
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